Iowa State undergraduates showcase their research at annual Capitol event March 28

Posted Mar 23, 2017 3:45 pm

AMES, Iowa — When Iowa legislators meet Iowa State University undergraduate researchers Tuesday, the discussion could be about a new algae-based wastewater treatment technology for rural Iowa, a test to evaluate concrete permeability and durability, biocompatible polymer microfibers to repair the central nervous system, or consumer input applied to the development of solar-powered bookbags.

Students and lawmakers will have the opportunity to chat about dozens of student research projects during the annual "Research in the Capitol." The event will be from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 28, in the Rotunda of the State Capitol building in Des Moines. It highlights the importance of research to the undergraduate learning experience, as well as the depth and variety of research being done.

More than 60 undergraduate students from Iowa's three Regent universities (Iowa State, the University of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa) will display their research posters and describe their work.

Jacob Hill, Newton, environmental science and biology: "Nitrogen Composition of Cup Plant Changes with Growth Stage and Differs from Neighboring Species in Response to Varying Plant Community Diversity"

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Iowa lawmakers will have the opportunity to learn about the work of 25 ISU undergraduate student researchers during the annual "Research in the Capitol." The event will be from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, in the Rotunda of the State Capitol building in Des Moines. It highlights the importance of research to the undergraduate learning experience, as well as the depth and variety of research being done.